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1977 Ford Thunderbird, One Owner, 39k Miles on 2040-cars

US $1,000.00
Year:1977 Mileage:38736
Location:

Proctorville, Ohio, United States

Proctorville, Ohio, United States
Engine:351 W
Vehicle Title:Clear
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 7G87H157980
Year: 1977
Make: Ford
Drive Type: 2 WD
Model: Thunderbird
Mileage: 38,736
Trim: Hardtop

I have listed this car a few times. It starting making a noise that I thought was a header leak (still not totally convinced it isn't), however, did a fresh oil change, changed plugs, etc.. Still has noise but it appears to have developed a miss, checked the obvious things and it is getting spark, checked timing, it is good. I am not going to do anymore with it, it will drive it just isn't running good. It could be something as simple as bad gas in it as I never did do a total drain on it since it had sat for years. 

It's a 1977 Ford Thunderbird that was my grandfathers. It has very low miles for the year, it is loaded with I believe every option that was available for these cars (excepting the Landau). It does need some TLC, he had it sitting under a carport but it still ended up getting some rust spots especially around the trunk lid and some on the lower quarters. The top will need replaced as well. It starts and runs (other than the miss)  and drives out fine. If it sits for a few days it is a bit harder to start than if you start it every day.  It does need a fuel sending unit as the old gas had eaten away the old filter screen, we put a cloth to replace the screen but I would recommend buying a new sending unit with a new pickup screen. Other than that, everything works, heater blows and switches between floor and vent/defrost, headlight buckets work, the windows all roll up and down and the AC compressor cycles but blows warm air (probably needs a charge). 

Overall, its a nice piece of Ford history with some TLC should be a good investment for the collector. 

I am open to trades as well but they must be local trades that I can look at in person. Please be realistic with any trade offers. 

Thanks for looking at the auction


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